Implementing radiotherapy in Africa: Focus on the needs in Rwanda

Type Journal Article - Cancer/Radiotherapie
Title Implementing radiotherapy in Africa: Focus on the needs in Rwanda
Author(s)
Volume 20
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 231-235
URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1278321816300397
Abstract
Cancer care is a concern in low- and middle-income countries. The needs of structure to treat patients are huge. Because of the cost of radiotherapy, and the need for highly specialized workers, providing radiation therapy in these nations is a challenge. However, some solutions exist that can dramatically improve future care. In this article, we reviewed the plight of cancer treatment organization in Africa, and more specifically, the status of radiotherapy needs and concerns within Rwanda.

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